100 km/h too fast

Biker on test too fast: motorcycle confiscated

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You've only just got your driver's license - and it's already gone again. But not only that: A young Tyrolean also had to hand in his beloved motorcycle on Thursday after speeding at 100 km/h and being flashed by the police.

Someone was in a particular hurry! On Thursday afternoon, shortly before 3.30 pm, the 22-year-old was driving his motorcycle on the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße in the direction of Bielerhöhe.

Speeding at 160 km/h in a 60 km/h zone
In the municipality of Galtür, the biker then sped into a police speed trap. The young man was speeding through a 60 km/h zone. The speeding driver was immediately taken off the road.

Trial driver's license and vehicle gone
"The owner of the probationary driving license had his driving license confiscated on the spot," reported the police. Due to the massive speeding offense, the motorcycle was also confiscated.

With the amendment to the Road Traffic Act, since March 1, the vehicle can be confiscated and subsequently even auctioned off if the speed limit is exceeded by more than 80 km/h in urban areas and 90 km/h outside urban areas. In the case of a relevant previous conviction, this applies from 60 or 70 km/h.